World Literature / AP Literature and Composition – May 27th – June 1st

We’ve made it! It’s the last week of school! Please take note that the Language Arts Semester Exam will be on Wednesday, May 30^th during the second time slot. The exam is from 10:30-12:30.

Students have already been given a digital copy of the review sheet. Please see below for another copy.

Important Dates

Monday Homework: Review for Semester Exam!

Tuesday Homework: Review for Semester Exam!

Wednesday: Semester Exam

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Study Guide World Literature – Semester 2 Study Guide

Topics Covered

1. Frankenstein
2. Short Stories – ALL COVERED THIS QUARTER
3. Plot Twists
4. MLA Formatting/Citing

Literature Segment

• Plot Diagrams/Summary of Story
  • Major events in the story that contribute to the rising action
  • The climax of each story
• Character Profiles –
  • Personality
  • Strengths and weaknesses
  • Significance/contribution to the story
  • Symbolism/representation
• Major Themes / Symbolism
• Important Questions Raised (IQR)
  • Frankenstein
    • What is Mary Shelley saying about humanity?
    • What kinds of lessons is she trying to teach us?
    • Why have Victor go through these hardships?
    • Did Victor bring this upon himself? Or was it an unjust punishment for his actions?
  • Identifying what is the purpose of each story. Consider what is the reason why the author wrote the short story? Are they teaching a lesson? Are they making a commentary on society? Politics? Society? Be prepared to take a position on each story and defend it with evidence from the story.
  • Compare and contrast characters/themes/symbols from both books

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AP Literature and Composition – Semester 2 Study Guide 

Topics Covered

The AP Literature and Composition Semester 2 Exam will be a pared down version of an actual AP Exam.

Students should review the following topics:

• Reading and Analyzing Poetry
  • Tone / mood
  • Imagery
  • Comprehension
  • Interpretation
  • Recognition of Literary Technique
• Reading and Analyzing Literature
  • Character & plot analysis
  • Imagery
  • Literary Devices
  • Comprehension
  • Interpretation
  • Recognition of Literary Technique

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